Youth Development Policy is overdue, say Kenya’s faith leaders

Nairobi, KENYA, 25 February 2019 (F2A) – Leaders of various faith-inspired institutions in Kenya have called on development stakeholders to support the proposed youth development policy. Led by the chairperson of the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK), Father Joseph Mutie, the clergy and lay leaders lauded the policy as a

Faith to Action Network Building Capacity of Civil Society Organizations

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) are mostly dependent on donor funding whose funding priorities and conditions may produce constant risks to their financial autonomy and institutional sustainability. An African proverb puts it to the point:  If you have your hands in another man’s pocket, you have to move as he moves.

Male Champions Bringing Change in Leparua Community, Isiolo County

“Customarily in Leparua community, women leave their spouses at home and attend educational forums and seminars where they learn about family planning (FP). They would then refrain from sharing what they learnt with their husbands.” This statement was shared by the men in Leparua community on a recent visit by

The Ecological Approach Towards Freedom of Religion and Belief (FoRB)

                          In Indonesia, Muhammadiyah promotes inter-religious collaboration by responding to climate change. Climate change has many faces in Indonesia. Indonesians living in Sumatra and Kalimantan know it through increased rainfalls which have increased the risks of flooding. People

Faith to Action Network Participates in International Conference on Family Planning

We continue to serve as a bridge between religious and secular actors. The International Conference of Family Planning (ICFP) from 11th -18th November 2022 was yet another occasion to educate and sensitize medical actors, policy-makers, donors and partners about the importance of partnering with faith actors. Since 2009, the conference

Faith to Action Network Shaping the Future of Refugees in Addis Ababa

During our recent conference on “Welcoming the Stranger and Living as Neighbours”, faith actors found that freedom to move freely is a fundamental right and must be accompanied by safe havens. Unfortunately, everywhere, refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants experience discrimination and marginalization, affecting the enjoyment of their fundamental human rights

“Walk This Path Of Faith With Us” Christian Faith Actors Unite To Advance Women’s Rights

Doesn’t the Bible call for gender justice? Paul is very clear when he says “For in Jesus Christ you are all children of God through faith. There is neither Jew nor Greek, male nor female, slave nor free, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:26–2). The reality

Masithethe-Let’s Talk_Intergenerational Dialogue on Sexual Reproductive Health

The Masithethe Initiative was a call to engage in inter-generational and interfaith partnership to advance adolescents and youth sexual and reproductive health and rights; and how they are dealt with in the Southern Africa region. Ten institutional partners have been working towards effective youth-led, coordinated responses to support adolescent and

International Conference on Family Planning – Faith Community Statement

Last week, the faith Community attended the International Conference on Family Planning . This is a global conference attended by the global development community around a shared vision of universal access to family planning since 2009. A network of advocates, researchers and scientists, community and government leaders, health practitioners, economists,

Faith to Action Network Strategic Plan 2022-2027: Journey to a More Healthy, Inclusive, Just and Peaceful World

In the past few years, the Faith to Action Network has grown from 41 member organisations to 110 member organisations. Collectively, our constructive voice has reached millions of community members and many decision makers. The secretariat has grown from 5 staff to 16 staff members, and from active projects in 5

Consultations on Women’s Rights and Christianity

Faith to Action Network organised a 2-year consultation process with faith organisations from different backgrounds and context. The process was conducted in the following regions: Central, Eastern, Northern, Southern and Western Africa The #FaithActors4Justice consultation process invited faith actors to a safe space to learn and exchange ideas on how